Material Planner

TRIDENT SYSTEMS LLC

20h•Onsite

About The Position

At Trident Systems Space Electronic Systems (SES) division, we believe in the power of using strong engineering principles to drive innovation and solve complex problems. We foster a culture of rigorous engineering and continuous improvement, leveraging the full knowledge of our organization through collaborative product development processes that include design and peer reviews. We combine our expertise in space electronics with right-sized development processes to create innovative, high-performance space-based electronic systems that meet our customers' evolving needs. We are a mission partner supporting DoD, Intelligence Community, and Civil space customers. We develop complex, radiation effects mitigated, designs that balance competing requirements in modern space programs, delivering cutting-edge solutions that enable our customers to achieve more in space.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, Finance, Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum 2 years of material planning, production planning, buyer/planner, supply chain, or related experience in a manufacturing, aerospace and defense, electronics, or similarly regulated environment.
Experience using ERP or MRP systems to plan material requirements, manage supply signals, and maintain planning data.
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Business Central, Dynamics NAV, or comparable ERP systems.
Working knowledge of bills of material, demand and supply planning, lead-time management, inventory drivers, order policies, shortage resolution, and schedule support.
Experience supporting part quoting, material cost analysis, lead-time analysis, or proposal material inputs.
Microsoft Office experience, especially Excel, and the ability to analyze data, maintain accurate records, and communicate status clearly.

Nice To Haves

Experience planning electronic components, printed circuit board assemblies, machined parts, cable assemblies, or outside processing and services.
Experience in low-volume, high-mix manufacturing environments supporting space, aerospace, or defense programs.
Experience using demand-driven planning methods, buffer-based replenishment concepts, or similar planning disciplines.
Experience supporting proposal activity, new product introduction, engineering changes, and long-lead material planning.
Familiarity with government contracting environments and applicable material controls, including FAR or DFARS flowdowns, counterfeit parts prevention, and AS9100D or ISO9001 quality systems.
CPIM, CSCP, or similar supply chain certification preferred; demonstrated ownership, sound judgment, and timely escalation and follow-through preferred.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and execute work in compliance with company procedures and contractual requirements.

Responsibilities

Quote purchased parts and material requirements for proposals, engineering changes, and program needs using supplier input, historical pricing, lead-time data, and ERP information.
Analyze demand signals, forecasts, sales orders, work orders, bills of material, on-hand inventory, open supply, and lead times using planning systems to develop actionable material plans.
Review and manage material requirements to support production schedules, prototype builds, engineering activity, and program priorities.
Generate, review, and communicate planned supply actions, and coordinate with Procurement to convert approved requirements into purchasing activity.
Apply demand-driven planning principles to support material flow, shortage prevention, schedule attainment, and inventory optimization.
Monitor shortages, past-due supply, reschedule opportunities, and excess and obsolete exposure; escalate risks in a timely manner.
Maintain accurate planning data in ERP systems, including lead times, order policies, lot sizes, reorder settings, due dates, and other assigned planning parameters.
Support material readiness for production by aligning demand, supply, and schedule requirements across Manufacturing, Planning, and Procurement.
Partner with Engineering and Quality to address part changes, nonconformances, obsolescence, alternates, new product introductions, and other material risks affecting supply continuity.
Prepare and communicate material status, shortages, projected availability, quote inputs, and other planning metrics to leadership and program teams.
Manage multiple priorities, follow through on commitments, and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Support occasional travel or off-site work, as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Health benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Basic life with AD&D
Short term disability
Long term disability
Ancillary (Voluntary life with AD&D, accident, critical illness, hospital, and pet)
Spending accounts (HSA, FSA, and DCFSA)
Paid time off
Holidays
401(k) (including company match)
Tuition reimbursement
Leaves (Parental, maternity, and military)
Annual discretionary bonus (for eligible roles)